How to Pronounce "ruffians"
word
ˈrʌfiənz
RUHF-ee-uhnz
ɹˈʌfiənz
RUHF-ee-uhnz
Definition
People who are violent, behave in a criminal way, or bully others, especially in groups.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈrʌfiənz
British English
ɹˈʌfiənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUHF-ee-uhnz
UK
RUHF-ee-uhnz
Listen in Context
A group of ruffians was causing trouble in the park.
The ruffians threatened the shop owner.
Don’t talk to those ruffians after school.
The alley was dark and full of lurking ruffians.